The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos(2008)
One lake, a million birds, an incredible story!
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos Synopsis
In the remote and forgotten wilderness of Lake Natron, in northern Tanzania, one of nature's last great mysteries unfolds: the birth, life and death of a million crimson-winged flamingos.
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) is a documentary film directed by Matthew Aeberhard, released on December 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Mariella Frostrup, Zabou Breitman and Karoline Herfurth. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Aeberhard
- Writers:
- Melanie Finn
- Producers:
- Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward, Paul Webster
- Cinematographer:
- Matthew Aeberhard
- Production:
- Disneynature
- Status:
- Released
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) Trailer
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mariella Frostrup
as Narrator
Zabou Breitman
as Narrator (French version) (voice)
Karoline Herfurth
as Narrator (German version) (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Aeberhard, written by Melanie Finn, produced by Matthew Aeberhard, Leander Ward and Paul Webster.
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 63 ratings.
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos online?
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) is available to stream on Disney Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos?
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The main cast of The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) includes Mariella Frostrup, Zabou Breitman and Karoline Herfurth. The film was directed by Matthew Aeberhard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos released?
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos was released on December 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos worth watching?
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The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos (2008) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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